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Robert Dean Smith
6 years ago
I have been a student at Zabaan for nearly 8 months. Going through a number of their programs has been a fantastic experience and has greatly improved my Hindi. I also must commend their competency demonstrated throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. They have rather effortlessly moved their teaching online in a way which maintains the quality of their education. I have mostly worked with Rachayta while at Zabaan. She has a brilliant ability to recognize common errors I make and identify the appropriate grammatical rules to help me learn from those mistakes. Trained as a linguist, I am also always appreciative of her ability to deconstruct any word and explicate its etymology. This skill makes learning both interesting and clarifying, allowing myself to draw useful connections. Rachayta's sharp ears for pronunciation also enable me to not only be able to understand Hindi, but to be understood when speaking! Zabaan as a whole is a fantastic institution. I am eager to rejoin them in person when possible and am confident that their continued efforts have greatly improved my Hindi. Thanks Zabaan and team, and I highly recommend for all those interested in learning languages!
rahul sharma
5 years ago
Zabaan is a brilliant institution for learning new languages, Riya Tyagi was my mentor for urdu and she made the job so easy and fun loving for me, she teaches in such a familiar way that not i just learnt the language but also developed love for the language. Thankyou so much Riya tyagi ji & zabaan for this experience.
Matthew R Webb
3 years ago
Offering my highest commendations here for the Zabaan School for Languages, and particularly, for Urdu language instructor Vartika Pande. I’m a Hindi and English speaker who had zero familiarity with Nastaliq. Within just a few lessons with Vartika, I was able to read short sentences and start putting my own sentences together. I’m rapidly expanding a vocabulary of Urdu-language words, and of course, it’s fascinating to learn about the historical routes through Persian and Arabic, as well as the similarities and contrasts with contemporary Hindi. But more than that, Vartika is such a kind and generous teacher and has been so accommodating with complex scheduling for classes across multiple time-zones. Five stars!
Fabian Schrenk
8 years ago
Just the best place to learn Hindi (or other languages). Highly professional, perfectly organised and a very welcoming atmosphere. I learnt a good deal of Hindi within just 2 months of intensive classes. Highly recommended.
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For more than two decades, students from around the world have trusted Zabaan to help them achieve their language-learning goals. From complete beginners taking their first steps in Hindi, Urdu, Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit, Bengali, Punjabi, and other languages, to advanced learners conducting academic research, preparing for relocation, or deepening family and cultural connections, our students consistently achieve meaningful results.
With a multinational team of experienced instructors and a proven teaching methodology, Zabaan has helped thousands of learners develop real-world language skills and confidence. We are especially known for our highly regarded Hindi programs for expats, diplomats, researchers, and international students, as well as our Urdu programs for Hindi speakers seeking to expand their linguistic and cultural horizons.
Our greatest measure of success is the progress of our students—many of whom continue their studies with us for years, return to learn additional languages, or recommend Zabaan to friends, family, colleagues, and universities around the world.
Explore articles, language-learning tips, cultural insights, student stories, and updates from the Zabaan community. Whether you’re studying Hindi, Urdu, Arabic, Sanskrit, Persian, or another language, our blog is designed to help you learn more deeply and stay connected to the cultures behind the words.
Harsimran
Harsimran is a native Punjabi speaker whose relationship with the language became intentional later in life. After growing up largely in Hindi and English, she taught herself Gurmukhi in Class 12 and began engaging deeply with Punjabi as a language of thought, expression, and culture.
At Zabaan, she teaches Punjabi at the C2 / Advanced level, working with students on reading, listening, idioms, proverbs, and stylistic nuances. Her teaching is grounded in Punjabi literature, poetry, and oral traditions, and places strong emphasis on confident, natural use of the language. She also teaches Urdu’s script Nastaliq, and French to school students up to Grade 12 as well as to adult learners at the B1 level.
Vartika
Vartika is a Hindi and Urdu language instructor. She was born and raised in Lucknow. She went on to pursue her degree in Political Science from Lady Shri Ram College for Women, DU. Having previously worked in the Public Policy sector, and being a politics enthusiast, the politicisation of the two languages (Hindi and Urdu) interests her. And being Lucknowi only makes her more passionate about deconstructing the nuances to bring out the differences and similarities between the two languages. Vartika started teaching at Zabaan in 2019.
Akemy
Hi! I’m a native Portuguese speaker with a passion for language learning and teaching. I lived in Japan for six years during my childhood, where I developed fluency in Japanese through daily immersion. I now teach Japanese and basic Portuguese, helping others build a strong foundation in both languages. My background gives me a unique perspective on language acquisition, and I enjoy making learning engaging and practical for my students.
